UK sanctions illicit gold networks fueling Sudan's war

The UK Government imposed asset freezing sanctions on 2 individuals (Sudan) and 9 entities (7 UAE-based, 1 Hong Kong-based, 1 Sudan-based) under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 for supplying money, weapons, and gold-derived revenue to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The package targets a suspected RSF financier and procurement facilitator operating through a Dubai-based network of real estate and holding companies.